The basic technology behind headlights hasn’t changed much in decades, and even newer systems like adaptive headlights aren’t flashy enough to draw much attention. But what happens when you can’t turn your headlights off?
Toyota headlights won't turn off with the switch
If your headlights suddenly stop working, it can quickly become dangerous. But headlights can also fail the other way around. Headlights that won’t turn off no matter what you do are far from a safe solution. They can quickly drain your battery and leave you stranded.
With that in mind, the short-term solution to headlights that won’t turn off is to take emergency measures to prevent the battery from running out. This can be accomplished in a few different ways:
Your headlights should now be disconnected. While headlight systems are usually not complicated, there are situations where you will need to take your car to a professional to fix headlights that won’t turn off. But before you do that, there are a few things you can do, using some basic automotive diagnostic tools, to try and fix the problem.
